Question Q - "Does anyone have a good sign in/ out register system for a day care. Or have a copy of one to give me ideas of keeping it easy" Answers A – “we have one for everyone who comes in, whether it be child or staff or other visit! literally just says the date at the top and has a table with three columns for the name, time in and … [Read more...] about What signing in and out registers should i use in a day care?
Does anyone use a proceudre for monitoring staff performance?
Question Q - "Does anyone have a set procedure for monitoring staff who are suffering from depression where it's affecting their performance?" Answers A – “Just remeber that they are staff and not robots. Feelings and emotions come into everything and be careful to not discriminate” A – “There isn't really a procedure, but if you notice … [Read more...] about Does anyone use a proceudre for monitoring staff performance?
What are my career options after completeing my early childhood studies degree?
Question Q – "I am currently doing my BA Hons in Early Childhood Studies Degree. I am due to finish mid April...I just wanted to know what sort of careers I can pursue as I have no idea what I would like to do. I went in with the intention of becoming a teacher but I have now changed my mind." Answers A – “Is this something you have … [Read more...] about What are my career options after completeing my early childhood studies degree?
How can i stay well with a low immune system and working in the early years?
Question Q - "I've worked in childcare for 15 years, and have managed good immunity for the majority of my career. However for the last six months I have been severely unwell, exhausted and unable to do my job due to such ill health. I have a good lifestyle outside of work, I eat well, rest (as well as I can) and take vitamins to try and boost … [Read more...] about How can i stay well with a low immune system and working in the early years?
Should i complete my level 5 degree?
>Question Q - "I have just finished my level 3 and considering starting my level 5 foundation degree. I just wondered what people's opinions are on doing this? I.e. Does it increase your pay? Is there much need for level 3 practitioners? How is the course set out? Work load? I'm a single parent so will have work and a child on top and don't … [Read more...] about Should i complete my level 5 degree?
Questions for a nursery managers interview
Question Q – “"I am interviewing for a new manager- what's your favourite questions to ask at interview?” Answers A – “I've recently heard of people being asked to take in an object that represents them and to then talk about it during the interview. This is interesting as it can tell you a lot about a person and allows them to show for … [Read more...] about Questions for a nursery managers interview
Can i accept gifts from key children’s families?
Question Q - "How do people feel about staff taking expensive gifts from their key children's family" Answers A – “I worked in a private school nursery where we would receive very generous gifts from parents. Fortnum and Mason hampers, White company gift cards, pandora jewellery etc... It was only ok if the nursery managers received them … [Read more...] about Can i accept gifts from key children’s families?
Do early years settings need a named person for behaviour?
Question Q – “Do Early Years settings need to have a named person for Behaviour? I seem to recall reading this somewhere but can't find it now. I know in Statutory Framework it says settings need to be responsible for managing behaviour but it doesn't say if you needed named person.” Answers A – “We have a named coordinator for this” A … [Read more...] about Do early years settings need a named person for behaviour?
What duties do nursery deputy managers have?
Question Q – “What duties do deputy managers have in a nursery setting” Answers A – “In my experience almost everything the manager does and everything room leaders do. It's essentially 2 jobs with no extra time” A – “Rotas, show arounds, phone queries, checking the different rooms planning, checking learning journeys up to date, … [Read more...] about What duties do nursery deputy managers have?
Should my nursery pay for my first aid qualification?
Question Q – “I work in a private nursery setting. I need to do certain courses to be able to work in the setting ie first aid. Is it right to have to pay for your own course? Surely the setting should have to pay as it's something you have to have to work there” Answers A – “I had this discussion with our eyda a few weeks ago, she said … [Read more...] about Should my nursery pay for my first aid qualification?